Friday, October 25, 2024 Mitsui Ocean Cruises has partnered with renowned chef Kiyomi Mikuni, a master of Japanese-French fusion cuisine, to bring exceptional dining experiences and entertainment to its new luxury ship, Mitsui Ocean Fuji, set to debut on December 1st, 2024. This collaboration marks Mikuni’s first foray into seagoing cuisine, bringing his signature culinary style to the high seas. Mikuni, a celebrated chef known for his unique blend of French techniques and Japanese ingredients, is recognized globally for his creation of ‘Japonisée’ cuisine.
A recipient of France’s prestigious Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, Mikuni’s expertise will be on full display aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji. Passengers will enjoy a fine dining experience at the Hokusai Fine Dining restaurant, where a prix fixe five-course dinner will offer delicacies such as Pacific bluefin tuna tartare, wagyu beef filet Rossini, and Brittany blue lobster with caviar. The menu also features vegetarian and gluten-free options, with Mikuni curating a wine list to perfectly complement the dishes.
Mikuni explained, “Just like the inspiration I draw from painting, I treat each dish as a canvas, blending Asian and European flavors to create a perfect harmony on the palate.” For guests in the Unjo suites, one complimentary dining experience in Hokusai is included, while others may access this exclusive restaurant for an additional charge. In the ship’s main dining venue, Restaurant Fuji, Mikuni�.